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10 - Variation & Genetic Tech Test Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any change in the sequence of DNA is a

a)

recombination

b)

mutation

c)

chromatin

d)

independent assortment

2.

The variety of genes and alleles that exist in organisms

a)

independent assortment

b)

chromosomal abnormalities

c)

genetic diversity

d)

mutations

3.
Differences that exist naturally among members of a population or species___?
a)
mutation
b)
adaptation
c)
variations
d)
evolution
4.

__________________ is when human breed plants or animals to get specific traits. ex. Dogs with hypoallergenic fur

a)

artificial selection

b)

natural selection

c)

biological selection

5.

Which is a group of organisms with similar characteristics and are able to interbreed to produce offspring

a)

Variation

b)

Species

c)

Fitness

d)

Gene

6.

Taking a gene from one species and putting it in another

a)

Environmental Variation

b)

Genetic Variation

c)

Adaptive Feature

d)

Genetic Engineering

7.

Process of humans breeding animals or plants with desired traits

a)

Environmental Variation

b)

Selective Breeding

c)

Adaptive Feature

d)

Genetic Engineering

8.
Are all mutations bad?
a)
Yes
b)
No
9.

The karyotype diagram below represents a human female with the genetic disorder known as Turner syndrome. Chromosomal analysis of this karyotype reveals the mutation is a result of

a)

a missing X chromosome

b)

a missing Y chromosome

c)

an extra 21 chromosome

d)

missing chromosome #9

10.

The karyotype diagram below represents a human male. Chromosomal analysis of this karyotype reveals the abnormality in this karyotype is:

a)

a missing X chromosome

b)

a missing Y chromosome

c)

an extra 21 chromosome

d)

missing chromosome #9

11.

By looking at the chromosomes how can you tell that this person is biologically female?

a)

Because there are two X chromosomes

b)

Because there are more chromosomes than in a male

12.

What is the mutation in this persons chromosomes?

a)

There is only one X

b)

7 is shaped like a hockey stick

c)

There's an extra 21

d)

1 is too curved

13.

By looking at the chromosomes is this individual biologically male or female? How do you know?

a)

Female, because they have two X chromosomes

b)

Male, because they have one X and one Y chromosome

14.

How many pairs of chromosomes does a human have in their karyotype?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

1

d)

To many to tell

15.

Which are the autosomal chromosomes?

a)

ALL Chromosomes

1-22.

b)

Only chromosomes

22 and 23.

c)

Only chromosomes

X and Y.

d)

ALL Chromosomes

1-23.

16.

The sex chromosomes are:

a)

X and Y.

b)

1 and 2.

c)

21 and 21.

d)

only for having sex.

17.

What is the number of the chromosome in the human body cells is ...

(a)  

18.

The insertion of working copies of a gene into the cells of a person with a genetic disorder in an attempt to correct the disorder:

a)
Gene Therapy
b)
Clone
c)
Genome
d)
Hybridization
19.
7. An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced:
a)
Clone
b)
Genome
c)
Carrier
d)
Genetic Engineering
20.
6. The transfer of a gene from the DNA of one organism into another organism, in order to produce an organism with desired traits:
a)

Genome

b)

Clone

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

Inbreeding

21.
9. A selective breeding method in which two individuals with identical or similar sets of alleles are crossed:
a)

Gene Therapy

b)

Genetic Engineering

c)

Inbreeding

d)

Genome

22.
11. A picture of all the chromosomes in a cell arranged in pairs shown in the picture below:
a)
Pedigree
b)
Karyotype
c)
Genetic Engineering
d)
Selective Breeding
23.
13. Abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes:
a)

Gene Therapy

b)

Selective Breeding

c)

Karyotype

d)

Genetic Disorder

24.

A cross of two genetically different individuals

a)

hybridization

b)

inbreeding

c)

outbreeding

25.

Crossing two individuals that have similar desirable characteristics

a)

hybridization

b)

inbreeding

c)

outbreeding

26.

The process of selective breeding involves

a)

selecting organisms with desired traits to be the parents of the next generation

b)

altering an organism's DNA to produce a desired trait

27.

The process of transferring genes from one organism to another

a)

genetic engineering

b)

selective breeding

c)

natural selection

28.
Concerns about genetically modified organisms include(s)
a)
risk to human health
b)
may be harmful to ecosystems
c)
seed/pollen drift to organic farms
d)
all of these are valid concerns
29.

Organisms that contain DNA from other organisms are called

a)

Genetically modified (engineered) organisms

b)

Genetically changed organisms

c)

Genetically manipulated organisms

30.

What term is used to express creating an identical copy of a gene or organism?

a)

Hybridization

b)

Inbreeding

c)

Genetic engineering

d)

Cloning

31.

By using a stem cutting from an African violet, it is easy to produce a new plant, which is a(n) ________

a)

clone

b)

sex cell

c)

codominant

d)

protein

32.
True or False.  All the DNA in one cell of an organism is called a genome.
a)
True
b)
False
33.

True or False. DNA fingerprinting allows scientists to use ridges on a person’s actual fingers on their hand to determine a person's identity and relatedness to others.

a)

True

b)

False

34.
DNA fingerprinting works because
a)
Most genes are dominant
b)
All organisms contain RNA
c)
The most important genes are different among most people
d)
No two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA 
35.
Which suspect’s DNA matches the felon’s DNA left at the crime scene?
a)
Suspect 1
b)
Suspect 2
c)
Suspect 3
36.
10. Process of selecting a few organisms with desired traits to serve as parents of the next generation:
a)

Karyotype

b)

Genome

c)

Pedigree

d)

Selective Breeding

37.
The main goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was to:
a)
Identify the unique parts of each person's DNA.
b)
Identify genes responsible for human diseases.
c)
Identify genes responsible for human behavior.
d)
Determine the entire sequence of human DNA.
38.
Which best describes the impact that the Human Genome Project (HGP) has had on society?
a)
It has helped scientists determine that certain genes can cause diseases 
b)
It has led to discrimination against genetically flawed individuals
c)
It has led to the appearance of new diseases
d)
It has cost society billions of dollars without any major benefits
39.

Which is a real world use of the information collected form the Human Geonome Project?

a)
Improved and more accurate diagnosis of inherited disorders due to single genes
b)
Providing personalised medication and treatment depending on the genetic combination
c)
Determine evolutionary relationships between species
d)
All of the above
40.

What are some products that have been produced using genetic engineering?

a)

Tylenol

b)

insulin

c)

growth hormone

d)

cough syrup

e)

blood clotting factors

41.
Which is a use of gene therapy ?
a)
making insulin
b)
identifying criminals
c)
both of these
42.
Making changes in the DNA of an organism is
a)
selective breeding
b)
artificial selection
c)
genetic engineering
d)
genetic transformation
43.
Putting the gene for bioluminescence into a fish is an example of...
a)
Genetic Engineering
b)
Selective Breeding
c)
Artificial Selection
d)
Gene Mutation
44.

What do you call the first 22 pairs of chromosomes in a karotype?

a)

Autosomal Chromosomes

b)

Sex Chromosomes

45.

Trisomy 21, or having 3 copies of chromosomes 21 is known as which type of mutation?

a)

Cloning

b)

Genetic Engineering

c)

Nondisjunction

d)

Mutation

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